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An introduction to the study of folk tradition in different contexts, focusing on
the concepts of folk group, cultural relativism, fieldwork, meaning and function,
and the genres of folk narrative, folksong, folk custom and traditional material culture.

INTRO TO WORLD FOLK MUSIC FLK 277 3 credits

A cultural and functional analysis of traditional musical genres developed in world
areas: Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Emphasis will be placed on musical
styles, performance practices, aesthetics, and instruments. Cross-listed with ANTH
277.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN US FLK 280 3 credits

Understanding, interpretation and appreciation of the multicultural nature of American
society. Emphasis on the varieties of cultural expression, custom and world view practiced
by regional, ethnic, racial and sectarian cultures.

ROOTS OF SOUTHERN CULTURE FLK 281 3 credits

Examination of Southern folklore and folklife as part of the foundation of contemporary
Southern culture.

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS AND DIVERSITY FLK 330 3 credits

Service learning course that examines the diversity of American culture and engages
students in activities to develop skills in working with a variety of cultural groups.

PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF LATIN AMERICA FLK 340 3 credits

Study of the history and development of present cultures in Latin America with emphasis
on economics, politics, religion, folklife and world view of indigenous, peasant and
urban peoples. Cross-listed with ANTH 340.

PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF ASIA FLK 341 3 credits

Study of the cultures of South, East and Southeast Asia with emphasis on origins,
prehistoric and historic migrations, ecology, and subsistence patterns, and the origin
and evolution of the major civilizations of India, China, Japan and Vietnam. Topics
include kinship and the family, religion, social organization, gender, economy, colonialism
and independence, globalization and development, and maintenance of traditions in
modern contexts. Cross-listed with ANTH 341.

PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF THE CARIBBEAN FLK 342 3 credits

Examination of the variety of cultural practices and social conditions found in modern-day
Caribbean societies with attention to historical roots. Topics include, but are not
limited to, definition of the region, religious practices, festivals, musical traditions,
migration and everyday social life and conditions. Cross-listed with ANTH 342.

PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF NATIVE NORTH AMERICA FLK 345 3 credits

Survey of the cultures of the original peoples of North America, with emphasis on
the ethnographic present. Cross-listed with ANTH 345.

PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF AFRICA FLK 350 3 credits

Survey of the cultures of Africa, with emphasis on historical development and contemporary
cultural diversity. Cross-listed with ANTH 350.

URBAN FOLKLORE FLK 371 3 credits

Varieties and characteristics of urban American folklore with emphasis on legends,
customs, beliefs, and other lore of today's regional, occupational, and ethnic groups.

FOLKLORE AND THE MEDIA FLK 373 3 credits

Examines contemporary forms of folklore; popular culture and mass and electronic media,
the ways they interact, the complex ways they shape communication and creativity,
ways that folk communities form around mass culture (e.g., fan cultures and gamers)
and on the internet, and such issues as ideology, corporate or government dominance
of the media, representation of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, social class, and
other hot topics.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN FOLKLORE FLK 377 3 credits

Oral, written, and material folk traditions of African-Americans, with emphasis on
the United States and the Caribbean.

A consideration of special topics to acquaint students with significant problems and
current issues in folklore. Content will vary from time to time according to the instructor
and the needs of the students.

FOODWAYS FLK 388 3 credits

An exploration of the role of food in culture with particular emphasis on on ethnographic
approaches to food traditions.

FIELD METHODS IN ETHNOGRAPHY FLK 399 3 credits

An examination of the history, theory, techniques, and ethics of ethnographic fieldwork,
including practical fieldwork experience. Cross-listed with ANTH 399.

ETHNOMUSICOLOGY FLK 400 3 credits

Survey of the concepts and methods of ethnomusicology. Topics include history of ethnomusicology,
transcription and analysis, musicians, musical instruments, music acculturation, and
the functions of music in society. Cross-listed with ANTH 400.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC FLK 410 3 credits

A survey of selected musical styles created and developed by African-Americans from
the 17th to the 20th century: spirituals, blues, popular music forms (e.g. soul, reggae,
rap music). Emphasis will be placed on the historical factors and socio-cultural trends
that influenced the development of African-American music. Cross-listed with ANTH
410.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION FLK 434 3 credits

(See Department of Geography and Geology.)

AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY FLK 445 3 credits

An interdisciplinary survey of American architectural history, including trends and
styles, architect designed and manufactured structures and elements, and the social
history of American architecture.

FOLKLORE AND MEDICINE FLK 462 3 credits

This course examines the role of traditional culture in shaping attitudes and behavior
related to sickness, health, and healing. Institutional, alternative, and informal
medical settings are discussed. (cross-listed with Public Health, PH 462.)

VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE FLK 464 3 credits

The forms, functions, and styles of buildings constructed according to custom from
local materials to meet individual and cultural preferences.

Folklife research in selected world culture groups, with emphasis on folk crafts,
technology, and architecture in the United States prior to their absorption into industrialization.
Special reference to northwest European antecedents, sources, and parallels. Cross-listed
with ANTH 477.

FOLKLORE AND LITERATURE FLK 478 3 credits

Takes an interdisciplinary focus on the relationship between folklore, literature
and film. Considers folklore as literature, and at the uses and transformations of various kinds of folklore in literature.

INDEPENDENT STUDY FOLKLORE FLK 479 3 credits

Supervised individual study directed by a member of the Folk Studies faculty. (course
pass required)

WOMEN'S FOLKLIFE FLK 480 3 credits

The various images and roles of women in the U.S. and selected world cultures as reflected
in folklife materials such as narratives, beliefs, ballads, rhymes, games, customs,
and folk arts.

INTERNSHIP IN FOLK STUDIES FLK 489 3 credits

Practical out-of-classroom experience in a supervised work situation with a cooperating
business, industry, social or governmental agency emphasizing application of advanced
knowledge and skills in folk studies. (course pass required).